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Caldwell authorities are seeking Cloyd “Wayne” Burns of 4490 Burns Road after an incident in which a woman’s car was torched. Authorities say that the woman confronted Burns over a break-in, and for her effort, had her car torched. Burns is wanted for Attempted Murder, Burning of Personal
Property, Breaking Entering, Larceny, and Possession of Stolen Goods. The Sheriff’s Office release says that, at no time should anyone attempt to approach Burns, and that he should be considered to be Armed and Dangerous. Anyone with information on his whereabouts should contact the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office at (828) 758-2324 or Lenoir/Caldwell County Crime Stoppers at (828) 758-8300 if they wish to remain anonymous or receive a reward for information.